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About World Shooting and Recreational Complex

The World Shooting and Recreational Complex is a sprawling 1,600-acre venue in Sparta, Illinois, known as the home of the Grand American World Trapshooting Championships since 2006. With expansive on-site camping, hundreds of parking spaces, multiple trap and skeet facilities, and easy-to-find lodging and dining options nearby, this venue is built for large-scale shooting events and spectator attendance alike. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats, plan transportation, and find comfortable nearby stays and meals.

Note: Seating is event-specific at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex. For each event, the host provides spectator seating arrangements. Parking offers ample space across approximately 4,001 lots, with on-site camping featuring about 1,000–1,001 campsites and RV services available. The venue is primarily car-accessible, with the closest major airport being St. Louis Lambert International (STL), about a 1.5–2 hour drive away. For travelers, consider lodging and dining options through our affiliate partners to enhance comfort and convenience during your visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1 Main Event Lane, Sparta, IL 62286.
  • Size and capacity: ~1,600 acres; more than 1,000 camping sites; about 4,001 parking spaces; 120 trap houses/fields over ~3.5 miles; 24 trap/skeet fields; 2 sporting clays courses.
  • Notable events: Home of the Grand American World Trapshooting Championships since 2006, drawing thousands of competitors and spectators.
  • Seating chart: No single, permanent seating chart; spectator seating is event-specific and provided as part of each event's arrangements.
  • Parking: Approximately 4,001 parking spaces.
  • Transit: Primarily accessed by car; nearest major airport is St. Louis Lambert International (STL), roughly a 1.5–2 hour drive.
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sparta (1301 N Market St, Sparta, IL 62286); Best Western Chester Hotel (2150 State St, Chester, IL 62233).
  • Camping: On-site camping with about 1,000–1,001 campsites; RV facilities available.